In a Public Switched Telephone Network, What Portion of the Network

question 39

Multiple Choice

In a public switched telephone network, what portion of the network is known as the local loop?

• A) It is the inside wire within the residence or business that connects to the NIU.
• B) It is the portion of the network between the NIU and the remote switching facility.
• C) It is the portion of the network from the remote switching facility to the central office.
• D) It is the portion that connects any residence or business to the nearest central office.

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